SIU Board Approves Tuition Hike

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Published on February 15 2017 10:32 am
Last Updated on February 15 2017 10:32 am
Written by Greg Sapp

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees has approved a 3.9% increase in undergraduate tuition for the Carbondale campus, and eliminated out-of-state fees.

The action would increase annual tuition by $351/year, to $9.450. 

University President Randy Dunn said the tuition increase is the best solution to keep up with operating costs and the lack of state funding. Dunn said it would help avoid cost-cutting while trying to grow the university.

By eliminating out-of-state fees, trustees hope to attract more students from outside Illinois.

SIU spokeswoman Rae Goldsmith has said the tuition increase is projected to raise $2.9 million in new revenue.

Trustees also approved higher room-and-board rates. The campus hopes to start building dormitories within a few years.